Paul and Ruben Flores’ defense’s motion to dismiss their case, preventing it from going to trial, was denied at a Jan. 21 hearing. Paul and Ruben Flores are being tried […]
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Paul and Ruben Flores’ trial for murder of Kristin Smart to start April 25
Paul and Ruben Flores both pleaded not guilty this morning to the murder and accessory to the murder of Kristin Smart, respectively. Presiding Judge Craig van Rooyen set the date […]
Paul and Ruben Flores to go to trial for murder of Kristin Smart
Editors note: the story was edited to restructure the paragraphs and a few language modifications were made. After a weeks long preliminary trial, it was decided this morning that Paul […]
What was discovered earlier this year: Flores preliminary hearing update
The preliminary hearing of Paul and Ruben Flores has been digging into its expert witnesses. They are focusing on the ones who participated in the excavation at the Flores house […]
Where the Kristin Smart hearing stands heading into this week
The preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continues today at 9 a.m. Last week ended with the people’s motion to submit evidence of sexual misconduct, testimony from alleged sexual […]
Day 10: Kristin Smart hearing updates
It was a late start to the day for the Paul and Ruben Flores preliminary hearing in the Kristin Smart case. The court invited the media and public in at […]
Day Eight: Kristin Smart hearing updates
The Kristin Smart case preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores continued last Thursday August 12 with testimonies from two parties. Timothy Davis took the stand first and recalled the […]
“When things started getting surreal:” Witnesses describe early investigation at Kristin Smart hearing
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart began last week. After seven days of witness testimonies and pieces of evidence, […]
Kristin Smart’s parents, witnesses testify first day of preliminary hearing for Flores murder charges
A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart began yesterday — providing insight into the Cal Poly freshman’s life before she […]
Preliminary hearing in Kristin Smart case starts today. Catch up with the latest “Your Own Backyard” episodes
Content warning: This article discusses multiple forms of trauma, including rape. Survivors of such violence can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. Ahead of a preliminary hearing starting […]
Attorneys with big histories: Who’s taking on the Kristin Smart case?
Last month, Paul and Ruben Flores were arrested for their connection to the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. District Attorney Dan Dow charged Paul Flores with first […]